# Alexander Eden — The Chinese Parrot character guide

> Alexander Eden in The Chinese Parrot by Earl Derr Biggers.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Alec Eden, young Alec Eden, Alec, the Phillimore

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-phillimore-pearls

## Who they are

The elder Eden of Meek and Eden, whose family name and business obligations hang over Bob's desert errand.

## In the story

### [I: The Phillimore Pearls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/i-the-phillimore-pearls)

The jeweller and old friend of Sally Jordan; he recalls the history of the pearls and negotiates the sale.

### [II: The Detective from Hawaii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/ii-the-detective-from-hawaii)

Visits Sally Jordan's suite, expresses unease about Madden's changed instructions and a suspicious phone call, and worries about his son Bob.

### [III: At Chan Kee Lim's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/iii-at-chan-kee-lim-s)

Gives Chan and Bob tickets and money; expresses concern for his son's safety.

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